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Train Hamburg → Lübeck

Schedule & travel time

0h 38m 62 km 49 trains/day
RE IC

Route overview

0h 38m

Fastest time

0h 44m

Avg. duration

62

Kilometers

49

Trains per day

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By train from Hamburg to Lübeck

An important regional connection: The train connection from Hamburg to Lübeck is one of the important regional connections rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 0h 38m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 62 kilometers and is served by about 49 trains every day. This means you can find a connection at almost any time of day.

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, IC.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Hamburg to Lübeck saves you about 11 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Lübeck?

The fastest connection from Hamburg to Lübeck takes 0h 38m. The average travel time is 0h 44m.

How many trains run daily from Hamburg to Lübeck?

About 49 trains run daily on the Hamburg - Lübeck route. Train types include RE, IC.

What is the route from Hamburg to Lübeck?

The direct connection covers 62 km.

More interesting connections

Hamburg → Köln
3h 32m357 km
Hamburg → Hannover
1h 4m133 km
Kiel → Lübeck
1h 08m75 km
Berlin → Lübeck
4h 9m590 km
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Return journey

Lübeck Hamburg

More connections

Hamburg → Köln3h 32mHamburg → Hannover1h 4mHamburg → Bremen0h 55mHamburg → Kiel1h 7mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mBerlin → Lübeck4h 9mMünchen → Lübeck1h 47m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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